Grade AJapanese

Shobu Sushi & Grill

9427 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11209

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · New York City health department

A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 14, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)
Dec 12, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (2 critical)
Jun 26, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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